Mainframes break free from Jurassic Park

For many years, mainframes have been typecast as the dinosaurs of the IT industry. However, today’s reality is a very long way from earlier perceptions. Indeed, the mainframe market is again showing clear signs of growth.

In the Federal Government market, IBM is reporting 20% compound growth in mainframe usage. Some of this growth is showing up in government hardware contracts monitored by Intermedium. Other growth is appearing as part of various infrastructure outsourcing agreements.

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